Sen. Francis Escudero —Photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta | INQUIRER

[Third update: As of 7:40 p.m.]

MANILA, Philippines— The Senate impeachment court on Monday granted the House prosecution panel’s request to subpoena the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, and some of their businesses.

The prosecution sought the records in connection with allegations of unexplained wealth under Article II of the impeachment complaint against Duterte.

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